Vocabulary # MCQs Practice set

Q.1 Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to 'Abate'.

Increase
Subside
Strengthen
Ignite
Explanation - 'Abate' means to reduce in intensity or amount; 'Subside' is a synonym.
Correct answer is: Subside

Q.2 Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to 'Candid'.

Frank
Honest
Deceptive
Open
Explanation - 'Candid' means frank or honest; 'Deceptive' is the opposite.
Correct answer is: Deceptive

Q.3 Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to 'Ephemeral'.

Temporary
Permanent
Infinite
Immortal
Explanation - 'Ephemeral' means lasting a very short time; 'Temporary' is the synonym.
Correct answer is: Temporary

Q.4 Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to 'Paucity'.

Scarcity
Plenty
Lack
Deprivation
Explanation - 'Paucity' means scarcity; 'Plenty' is the opposite.
Correct answer is: Plenty

Q.5 Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to 'Obfuscate'.

Clarify
Confuse
Explain
Simplify
Explanation - 'Obfuscate' means to make something unclear; 'Confuse' is synonymous.
Correct answer is: Confuse

Q.6 Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to 'Vociferous'.

Loud
Quiet
Noisy
Blatant
Explanation - 'Vociferous' means loud or outspoken; 'Quiet' is the opposite.
Correct answer is: Quiet

Q.7 Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to 'Loquacious'.

Talkative
Silent
Reserved
Hesitant
Explanation - 'Loquacious' describes someone who talks a lot; 'Talkative' is synonymous.
Correct answer is: Talkative

Q.8 Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to 'Magnanimous'.

Generous
Forgiving
Vengeful
Kind
Explanation - 'Magnanimous' means generous and forgiving; 'Vengeful' is the opposite.
Correct answer is: Vengeful

Q.9 Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to 'Prosaic'.

Dull
Creative
Exciting
Imaginative
Explanation - 'Prosaic' means ordinary or dull; 'Dull' is a synonym.
Correct answer is: Dull

Q.10 Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to 'Ubiquitous'.

Omnipresent
Everywhere
Rare
Pervasive
Explanation - 'Ubiquitous' means present everywhere; 'Rare' is the opposite.
Correct answer is: Rare

Q.11 Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to 'Sycophant'.

Flatterer
Leader
Critic
Adversary
Explanation - 'Sycophant' refers to someone who flatters others for personal gain; 'Flatterer' is synonymous.
Correct answer is: Flatterer

Q.12 Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to 'Apathetic'.

Indifferent
Concerned
Uncaring
Detached
Explanation - 'Apathetic' means showing no interest; 'Concerned' is the opposite.
Correct answer is: Concerned

Q.13 Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to 'Cacophony'.

Harmony
Noise
Melody
Symphony
Explanation - 'Cacophony' means a harsh mixture of sounds; 'Noise' is a synonym.
Correct answer is: Noise

Q.14 Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to 'Fortuitous'.

Accidental
Intentional
Chance
Random
Explanation - 'Fortuitous' means happening by chance; 'Intentional' is the opposite.
Correct answer is: Intentional

Q.15 Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to 'Impetuous'.

Rash
Careful
Cautious
Deliberate
Explanation - 'Impetuous' means acting without thought; 'Rash' is synonymous.
Correct answer is: Rash

Q.16 Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to 'Altruistic'.

Selfish
Generous
Kind
Benevolent
Explanation - 'Altruistic' means unselfishly concerned for others; 'Selfish' is the opposite.
Correct answer is: Selfish

Q.17 Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to 'Erudite'.

Knowledgeable
Ignorant
Uninformed
Illiterate
Explanation - 'Erudite' refers to someone well-educated or learned; 'Knowledgeable' is synonymous.
Correct answer is: Knowledgeable

Q.18 Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to 'Loathe'.

Hate
Detest
Love
Abhor
Explanation - 'Loathe' means to hate; 'Love' is the opposite.
Correct answer is: Love

Q.19 Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to 'Munificent'.

Generous
Stingy
Greedy
Selfish
Explanation - 'Munificent' means very generous; 'Generous' is synonymous.
Correct answer is: Generous

Q.20 Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to 'Pragmatic'.

Practical
Idealistic
Realistic
Sensible
Explanation - 'Pragmatic' means practical; 'Idealistic' is the opposite.
Correct answer is: Idealistic

Q.21 Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to 'Recalcitrant'.

Obedient
Stubborn
Compliant
Submissive
Explanation - 'Recalcitrant' refers to someone resisting authority or control; 'Stubborn' is synonymous.
Correct answer is: Stubborn

Q.22 Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to 'Sanguine'.

Optimistic
Pessimistic
Hopeful
Positive
Explanation - 'Sanguine' means optimistic or positive; 'Pessimistic' is the opposite.
Correct answer is: Pessimistic

Q.23 Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to 'Trepidation'.

Fear
Confidence
Courage
Bravery
Explanation - 'Trepidation' means fear or apprehension; 'Fear' is synonymous.
Correct answer is: Fear

Q.24 Choose the word which is most opposite in meaning to 'Vindicate'.

Acquit
Condemn
Exonerate
Justify
Explanation - 'Vindicate' means to clear from blame; 'Condemn' is the opposite.
Correct answer is: Condemn

Q.25 Choose the word which is most similar in meaning to 'Zealous'.

Passionate
Indifferent
Apathetic
Lazy
Explanation - 'Zealous' means showing great energy or enthusiasm; 'Passionate' is synonymous.
Correct answer is: Passionate